Sharief Johnson is a wonderfully talented American comedian, actor, writer, and producer who genuinely brightens the entertainment world. He received widespread praise for his engaging role as Damon in 50 Cent's popular TV show, "Power Book III: Raising Kanan." Throughout his career, Sharief has performed at top comedy venues all across the country, from hosting to headlining shows, bringing laughter everywhere he goes! His exceptional talent was celebrated when he won a national comedy contest organized by Sirius XM Radio and the "Sway in the Morning" show on SHADE 45. Recently, Sharief recorded comedy sketches with Netflix is a Joke and released his fantastic album, “I Wish That Was A Joke,” which is now featured on Sirius XM. Exciting adventures lie ahead for this shining star!

Liz Glazer is an award-winning standup comedian, actor, and writer known for her smart, personal, and hilariously honest comedy. Liz’s new comedy special "Do You Know Who I’m Not?" is now streaming on YouTube. She has appeared on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon," Don’t Tell Comedy, Nate Bargatze’s "The Showcase," and has opened for renowned comedians including Maria Bamford, Judy Gold, and Myq Kaplan. Liz won first place in both the Boston Comedy Festival and the Ladies of Laughter Competition, and was featured in a full-length profile in "The Wall Street Journal." Her work has also been covered by "Above the Law," "The Jewish Standard," "The Pennsylvania Gazette," and other publications. She’s performed at comedy festivals including the Laughing Skull, Big Pine, Seattle International, Rogue Island, and others. As an actor, Liz has appeared on ABC’s "For Life" and CBS’s "BULL." She is also on the faculty at Lesly Kahn & Co., a prestigious acting studio in Los Angeles. Currently, Liz is developing a television pilot based on her life—the script for which was a semi-finalist in the Stage 32 writing competition. Before comedy, Liz was a tenured law professor. She earned her B.A. magna cum laude and M.A. in Philosophy from the University of Pennsylvania in just four years, then attended the University of Chicago Law School, where she served on the Law Review. She practiced as a transactional real estate attorney at Fried, Frank, Harris, Shriver & Jacobson LLP in New York, and later earned tenure at Hofstra Law School. She also held visiting positions at Northwestern and Loyola Chicago law schools. Liz has published legal scholarship in leading journals including the Georgetown Law Journal, Harvard Journal of Law & Gender, Northwestern University Law Review, and others. Liz now draws on her unique life experiences—as a former lawyer, law professor, a lesbian, a rabbi’s wife and a mother — bringing insight and laughter to audiences across the country. She performs regularly at top comedy clubs and festivals, as well as at law firms, law schools, synagogues, theaters and corporate events. Whether she’s on stage or Zoom, Liz delivers thought-provoking comedy with warmth, wit, and sharp perspective.

Ismael Loutfi is a comedian from Florida. He's performed on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Bill Burr's The Ringers, and has a Comedy Central Half Hour Special. He's written on Patriot Act with Hasan Minhaj as well as After Midnight with Taylor Tomlinson on CBS.

Angelo Colina regresa a Stamford después de su primera gira internacional por Europa y Latinoamérica. Con su stand up en español ha logrado ir a más de 20 países y 35 estados de USA, llevando su show a teatros como el Gramercy Theatre, Park West Chicago, Teatro Tapia y Teatro de la UPR. También ha sido de los primeros headliners en español en el New York Comedy Festival 2023 y 2024, Netflix Is A Joke 2024, 321 Comedy Festival 2024 y Netflix Is A Joke 2026.

Karla Watkins is a Colombian-American stand up comedian, actress and producer. Originally from Miami, FL, she currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. Karla is known for her edgy humor and performs at places all over like The Comedy Store, The Improv, Zanies and Laugh Factory. She’s also co-produced dramatic films like Money Plane, Better than Love and has been featured on podcasts like Dead Air LA and Gas Digital.

Dan Ahdoot is a comedian (Tonight Show, Conan) and actor known best for his iconic roles as Anoush on Netflix’s Cobra Kai, and Falafel Phil on Disney’s Kickin’ It. He played Amir on NBC's Bajillion Dollar Propertie$, Reggie on Showtime’s Shameless. Dan is currently the host of the Food Network’s Raid The Fridge. His food podcast, Green Eggs and Dan, is the #1 food podcast in the country, and his book Undercooked is the #1 selling food memoir on Amazon.

Mike Cannon is a New York City–based comedian, podcaster, writer, and actor. He has headlined some of the world’s most iconic venues, including a sold-out hometown performance at Gramercy Theatre, the footage of which he released in full on YouTube in 2025. Mike currently co-hosts the parenting and career podcast "Beautiful Boys" with fellow comedian Andy Haynes, as well as the preposterously titled "Fart Carnival" with best friend and frequent collaborator Brendan Sagalow. In 2023, he served as a contributing producer, writer, and panelist on Vice TV’s "Super Maximum Retro Show," hosted by Chris Distefano. His latest stand-up special, "Traumatized Animal" (2024), has amassed hundreds of thousands of views on YouTube, millions of views across social media, and widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. In 2022, Mike released two independently-produced hour specials on YouTube: "Mike Cannon’s Huge Mistake," a crowd work special fueled by edibles, and "White Privilege Homeless." Both earned praise from audiences, fellow comedians, and critics. His debut special, "Life Begins," premiered on YouTube in 2020 and was named one of Laugh Button’s Top 35 Comedy Specials of the year. The accompanying album, released by 800 Pound Gorilla Records, was recognized as one of Interrobang’s Top 11 Comedy Albums of 2020 and one of SiriusXM Raw Dog Radio’s Top 10 Comedy Albums of the year. Mike’s first comedy album, "I Think It Just Kicked In," debuted at #1 on the iTunes Comedy chart, #7 on the Billboard Comedy chart and has been streamed more than five million times. Outside of stand-up, Mike has built an extensive résumé as both an actor and writer. He received critical acclaim for his lead performance in the feature film Timing, available on Amazon Prime, and has appeared on "Friday Night Pints" and "Answer The Internet" (Barstool Sports); "Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano" and "The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore" (Comedy Central); and "Double Cross with Blake Griffin," "Greatest Ever," and "Top Funniest" (TruTV). Additional television appearances include "Failosophy" and "Money From Strangers" (MTV), "Red Eye" (Fox), and MSG’s "The Bracket." He was also a contributing writer and performer on MTV2’s "Guy Code," co-hosted Cosmopolitan magazine’s "Sexy vs. Skanky," and was a featured performer on VH1’s "Why Am I Still Single?" Mike also creates and hosts several original digital series on his YouTube channel, including "Coach Cannon," "Comedians Taking Edibles and Doing Crowd Work," and his road documentary series, "Spots." He previously co-hosted the Here’s the Scenario podcast with Mike Feeney and Brendan Sagalow, hosted the "Irish Goodbye Podcast," and created the long-running web series "The Weed News with Mike Cannon." He is a frequent guest on SiriusXM and has appeared regularly on "The Jim Norton & Sam Roberts Show," KFC Radio, Barstool Radio, "Barstool Breakfast," "The Bonfire," and "Bennington." When he isn’t touring the country, Mike is a regular at New York City’s top comedy clubs, including the Comedy Cellar and New York Comedy Club. Whether he’s performing in a theater, club, bar, casino, parking lot, rooftop, technically legal underground speakeasy, or—on two separate occasions—an elevator, the goal is always the same: make as many people laugh as possible. Ideally, all of them. Realistically, most of them.

DJ Collins is a stand-up comedian and writer who is quickly leaving his mark on the city. An ever-curious native of Texas, his aggressively-hilarious comedy pokes, prods, and interrogates widely held beliefs and customs, often shocking his audiences into bursts of laughter while keeping the mood loose and in the moment. Collins is already one of the best new and pure voices traveling the country and quickly becoming a favorite amongst comedy junkies in NYC.

Carolina Montesquieu is a Dominican-American stand-up comedian and writer based in New York City. A 2026 Just For Laughs New Face, she is known for fearless storytelling, sharp observations, and a darkly honest perspective. She currently opens for Ilana Glazer and has been featured at the New York Comedy Festival, with stand-up viewed by millions across social media.

Kristal Adams is a standup comedian, producer and writer whose standup has been featured on Amazon, JFL Digital, Vidcon and SF Sketchfest. She was named Best of Fest at the 2019 Big Pine Comedy Festival. In 2022 she recorded and released her debut album "Ain't I a Wombat,'' which was featured on NPR, Ebony Magazine and Paste Magazine. She has written for shows on Netflix, Fox and Hulu and released the first issue of her comic book series in 2024.

Geo Perez is an inspiring comedian based in the vibrant heart of New York City! He kicked off his stand-up career in Alabama and has an incredible story as a former convict turned comedian. Geo co-hosts the engaging “On The Gate” podcast, sharing insights from his past with humor and honesty. He has also made a splash on popular shows like “Kill Tony” and the “Legion of Skanks” podcast. Exciting things are ahead for him!

Maggie Lalley is a NYC based comedian. She performs stand up and musical comedy regularly at clubs, independent venues and comedy festivals. She has performed her solo comedy show about being a teen witch, Sex Witch The Musical in LA, Boston, New York, and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. For more info about her upcoming projects visit www.maggielalleycomedy.com

Danny Rathbun is a New York based, nationally touring stand up comedian. He has performed at clubs and festivals all around the country, including the Burbank Comedy Festival in California, the Charm City Comedy Festival in Baltimore, and many others. He is the star of the Horror/Comedy film ‘Super Special’, has opened for Jim Gaffigan, and is a regular at Grove 34, QED and many other clubs around the city. He is also the writer, director, and one of the stars of the web series ‘Unpaid Spot’. Danny is known for his intelligent, biting but clean comedy, and that makes audiences laugh at everything from board games to philosophy. He is also the host of Na na na na na na na na Podcast!, which chronicles his gradual descent into madness as he tries to watch every Batman movie ever made, from 1943 to the present.

Jay Jurden is a New York-based comedian, writer, and actor. Originally from Mississippi, Jay regularly performs comedy all over the country, and is currently a Staff Writer for Apple TV+'s Emmy-nominated show, "The Problem With Jon Stewart". Jay has performed on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" twice and has also been seen on "The Late Late Show with James Corden", "Comedy Central Featuring", "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", and HBO’s "High Maintenance".

Sally Ann goes by Sally Ann, and is an award-winning Brooklyn-based comedian, writer, actress, and singer. Originally from Alaska, she came to New York by way of Idaho, to fulfill her dream of performing nightly for tourists visiting from Alaska and Idaho. She tours colleges around the country and cruises around the world with her solo show BAKED ALASKAN featuring standup and music. Her live show in New York City have been recommended by the New York Times, TimeOut NY, and VICE. She has headline Caroline’s on Broadway as a Breakout Artist and was named a Comic to Watch for the New York Comedy Festival.

ames Davis is a writer and standup comedian based in Los Angeles. He has written on The Late Late Show with James Corden and appeared as a regular roundtable guest on Chelsea Lately. Davis also created and starred in the Comedy Central series Hood Adjacent with James Davis, which garnered acclaim in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, Vanity Fair, GQ, The New Yorker and many others. Davis has served as the host of the Facebook show Do or Dare, in which he led celebrities through wacky competitions for a chance to win cash prizes for a charity of their choice, and is hosting Netflix’s first game show, Awake, which will air on the streaming service in 2019. His Comedy Central one-hour special just aired to rave reviews and can be seen on the platform now.

Juan is a stand up comedian, writer and occasional nude model. His comedy has been described as "Larry David meets Sofia Vergara", a thing he takes as a big compliment. He is a long time writer and performer at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater and a former on screen talent for FLAMA, Univision's bilingual digital platform where his viral videos were viewed over 20 million times. He has written for McSweeney's and his work was featured in Huffington Post, BuzzFeed, Latina Magazine, Time Out NY and The New York Times. He is originally from Uruguay (the other Paraguay).

Alyce Chan is a nationally touring stand-up comedian and creator of the viral series "If Adults Acted Like Kids," which has reached millions of viewers and helped grow her audience to a million followers across social media. Recently featured on NPR’s "All Things Considered," Alyce is known for her dry wit and hilariously honest observations on immigrant upbringing, marriage, motherhood, and midlife. A Boston Comedy Festival finalist and New York Comedy Festival performer, she has been selling out comedy clubs across North America, including a recent sold-out, 500-seat headline show at the Irvine Improv. Her work has also been featured on ABC, Hulu, "The Drew Barrymore Show," and "The Tamron Hall Show".

Lukas is a comedian, actor, and writer originally from Brooklyn NY. He’s a cast-member on Nick Cannon’s Wild ’N Out, was named a Comic to Watch at the 2024 New York Comedy Festival, and a Creator to Watch at NYCF in 2023. He’s also performed at The Edinburgh Fringe, Asheville Comedy Fest, and for you once you grab a sweet sweet little ticket to an upcoming show here at NYCC. I know, crazy smooth transition

Meka Mo is a Queens-born comedian, writer, and podcast host known for sharp wit, fearless honesty, and unfiltered storytelling. Seen on Don’t Tell Comedy, she’s performed worldwide, from top NYC clubs to the Edinburgh Fringe, and has been featured on HBO’s "Game Theory with Bomani Jones," the BBC, and major comedy festivals. Creator of the emotional wellness comedy podcast "We’re Done Here," Meka has been named a "Comic to Watch" by the New York Comedy Festival, won "Best of Fest" at the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest, and was the final comic to perform at Carolines on Broadway.

Riley Flanagan is a New York–based stand-up comedian originally from New Jersey. He performs all across the East Coast, bringing a relaxed, goofy, and story-driven style to every stage.

Konner Kienzle is a comedian from California with a talent for impressions and high-octane storytelling. He’s opened for Tim Dillon in clubs across the country and hosts one of LA’s most popular independent shows, “Meatball Rollout”. Konner now calls Brooklyn home and when he’s not doing stand-up, you can find him hosting his podcast “LOSERS”.

Hailing from the Bronx, Danny Hallinan blends authentic New York attitude with honest storytelling. Danny’s larger-than-life presence and real-talk humor bring a unique energy to any stage.

Jessica Kirson is a powerhouse on stage. She’s a hilariously relatable performer of sheer silliness, vulnerability, and ridiculous characters. Her countless comedic character videos have racked up over 50 million views on social media. Her audience is multigenerational, creating an excuse for large groups of friends and families to spend a night out together. In an era where only 10% of all touring comedians are female, Jessica stands out as one of the strongest comedians regardless of gender. Jessica produced FX’s Hysterical, a feature-length documentary that premiered at SXSW 2021. The film explores the changing landscape of women in stand-up comedy and features Margaret Cho, Nikki Glazer, Chelsea Handler, Fortune Feimster, and other notable comedians. Her one-hour special Talking to Myself was executive produced by Bill Burr and debuted on Comedy Central. She is a regular on This Week at the Comedy Cellar and has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, The View, HBO’s, Crashing, and Kevin Can Wait. She also recently acted in and served as a consultant, producer, and writer on the Robert De Niro film The Comedian. Jessica’s highly anticipated prank call album, The Call Girls, also featuring Rachel Feinstein, was released on September 24th. Recorded virtually during the depths of quarantine, the album features characters such as old Jewish grandmothers, sexy co-eds, a conservative mother and her gay son, and more. Jessica’s characters are coming to life in her new podcast, Disgusting Hawk with rave reviews. Through her Relatively Sane podcast, Jessica has interviewed the likes of Bill Burr, Jim Gaffigan, and Rosie O’Donnell. She was awarded “Best Female Comic” by the MAC association in New York City and received the prestigious Nightlife Award for “Best Stand-up Comedian.” In her spare time, Jessica is a regular contributor to The Howard Stern Show, where she produces and stars in prank calls for the program.

Caroline Hanes is an NYC-based comedian and writer. She was named a "Comic To Watch" by the 2022 New York Comedy Festival. Her stand-up has been featured on SiriusXM, and she performed abroad in the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. She is also a contributor for the popular satirical website "Reductress."